When it comes to planning Chicago weddings, there's a whole lot more involved than just finding the perfect dress. You need to make programs, order invitations, register for gifts, make travel plans for out-of-town guests, etc., etc., etc. Planning a Chicago wedding is not a one-person job, you're going to need support, and WeddingWire is just the site to help!

At WeddingWire.com Chicago brides can plan perfect Chicago weddings, in part by searching our directory of more than 200,000 reviewed vendors and wedding services. You can find wedding venues, cake decorators, florists, wedding photographers, and more through our site. Here are just a few of some of the wedding vendors you will most likely need for your wedding:

1. A Wedding Coordinator: Before you do anything, strongly consider if you can handle planning your entire wedding by yourself. If you've never planned a wedding before, a wedding coordinator who has planned lots of Chicago weddings can be a lifesaver on the day of your wedding. Chicago wedding coordinators are some of the best, and they can help you with anything and everything leading up to your big day.

2. A Venue: Unless you have a really big backyard, you're going to need somewhere to hold your wedding's ceremony and reception. Many venues offer both ceremony and reception options for weddings in Chicago, or you could have separate venues (just make sure you have transportation between the two locations for wedding party members and guests).

3. A Florist: From boutonnieres to table centerpieces to decorations to the bride's toss bouquet, flowers are essential for weddings. Chicago florists can even give fresh flowers to your cake decorator on the day of the wedding for your cake.

4. A Photographer: You will be looking back at your wedding photos for the rest of your life, so when you are looking for a photographer, you only want the best. WeddingWire can help you find the most experienced wedding photographers who have worked hundreds of Chicago weddings.

These are just a few of the many vendors you will need to find while planning your wedding. WeddingWire offers the very best online search, project planning, and community tools for assisting with Chicago weddings, and we guarantee you will find the very best vendors, locations and services for your wedding in Chicago.